FDA Devices recall · Reported May 20, 2026
Brand Name: Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom G7 CGM watchOS App Model/Catalog Number: SW13355 Software Version: Versions 2.9.0 through 2.11.2 Product Description: Dexcom G7 CGM watchOS App - The watchOS app is installed along with the iOS phone app and the versions used are the same for each user. The watchOS app cannot be installed independently from the iOS phone app. Component: Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, Dexcom G7 15 Day Continuous
A software defect in which a low-priority file I/O check blocks the higher-priority thread responsible for processing estimated glucose values (EGVs) and trend arrows. When the ap…
Dexcom, Inc. recalled Brand Name: Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom G7 CGM w… - a moderate-severity action.
Brand Name: Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom G7 CGM w… was recalled by Dexcom, Inc. in May 20, 2026. Reason: A software defect in which a low-priority file I/O check blocks the higher-priority thread responsible for pr…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2164-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Dexcom, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A software defect in which a low-priority file I/O check blocks the higher-priority thread responsible for pr….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 59K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- May 20, 2026
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2164-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Brand Name: Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Product Name: Dexcom G7 CGM watchOS App Model/Catalog Number: SW13355 Software Version: Versions 2.9.0 through 2.11.2 Product Description: Dexcom G7 CGM watchOS App - The watchOS app is installed along with the iOS phone app and the versions used are the same for each user. The watchOS app cannot be installed independently from the iOS phone app. Component: Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, Dexcom G7 15 Day Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
Reason for recall
A software defect in which a low-priority file I/O check blocks the higher-priority thread responsible for processing estimated glucose values (EGVs) and trend arrows. When the app is running in the background, EGV notifications may queue up and then "replay" sequentially when the user brings the app to the foreground, causing the Glucose Compass to flicker through previous EGVs. In more severe instances, the app may perceive signal loss and deploy signal loss mitigations. This delay in EGV and alert processing creates a risk that users may miss detection of a hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic event, or make treatment decisions based on outdated glucose information.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2164-2026 |
| Date reported | May 20, 2026 |
| Date initiated | April 14, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Dexcom, Inc. |
| Firm location | San Diego, CA |
| Affected scope | 58582 |
| Distribution | SW12300 & SW13355 Dexcom G7 iOS and watchOS app versions 2.9.0 through 2.11.2: Worldwide - US Nationwide including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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